Identity Theft

With the technological advances made over the past decade, Law Enforcement Agencies across the United States are seeing a large increase in the number of identity theft cases.  In fact some statistics show an increase as high as a 700% since 1990.

Many people have questions on how they can protect themselves and their credit from this type of fraud.  The booklet "ID THEFT: When Bad Things Happen to Your Good Credit" published by the Federal Trade Commission is the best and most up to date source for the public we have found. (You can view and print this document by selecting the link below).

Information From the Federal Trade Commission on Identity Theft

If You Believe You Are a Victim of Identity Theft

If you believe you are a victim of Identity Theft you must take steps quickly in ensure that further damage is not done to your credit.  You will need to file a report with the Sheriff's Office or your local Law Enforcement Agency. This can be done by coming in to the Sheriff's Office Front Desk at any time, they are open 24 hours a day. You will be given a packet with some information as well as an ID Theft Affidavit which you will need to complete. You can download the ID Theft Packet including the Affidavit from this Web page to save yourself time.

To download the Affidavit Packet select the link below:
Sheriff's Office Identity Theft Affidavit Packet

For additional information on Identity Theft contact the Federal Trade Commission
at 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338)

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